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What is the definition of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis is a very rare inherited (genetic) disorder characterized by early-onset (first few weeks of life to 6 months of age) seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus) and progressive brain damage (encephalopathy).
What are the symptoms of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Symptoms of infant epilepsy with migrant focal (one side of the brain) crisis include early-onset seizures with migrating, continuous muscle spasms (myoclonus). Later, generalized tonic-clonic (both sides of the brain) seizures appear, along with the development of progressive brain damage (encephalopathy), muscle weakness, and degenerative disease of the nervous system (ataxia). The generalized tonic-clonic seizures progressively increase in frequency and may occur up to 100 times a day. Babies with infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis achieve very little developmental progress.
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What are the current treatments for Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis?
Treatment of infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis includes the use of different anti-seizure medications, and may also include rarer drugs, such as stiripentol, triple bromdides, or quinidine. Other treatments for infant epilepsy with migrant focal crisis may include ketogenic diet; steroids, such as prednisolone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), or tetracosactide; or vagus nerve stimulation (VNS).
Who are the top Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis Local Doctors?
Distinguished in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Heather R. Mckee
Neurology
Distinguished in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Heather R. Mckee
Neurology

University Of Cincinnati Physicians Company LLC

3113 Bellevue Ave, 
Cincinnati, OH 
513-475-8000
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Heather Mckee is a Neurologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Mckee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Epilepsy in Children, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mckee is currently accepting new patients.

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Dr. Jun T. Park
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology
Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Jun T. Park
Pediatric Neurology | Neurology

University Hospitals Medical Group Inc

36000 Euclid Ave, 
Willoughby, OH 
216-844-3800
Languages Spoken:
English, Korean
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Jun Park is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Willoughby, Ohio. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy in Children, Seizures, Epilepsy, and West Syndrome. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Cormac A. Odonovan
Neurology
Advanced in Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
Dr. Cormac A. Odonovan
Neurology

Wake Forest University Health Sciences

Medical Ctr Blvd, 
Winston Salem, NC 
336-716-2734
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Cormac Odonovan is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Odonovan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Odonovan is currently accepting new patients.

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